I could've been a contender: Movie star Gerard Butler shows off his footballing skills at charity kickabout

He's usually seen looking dapper at red carpet events or wining and dining various beautiful women when he's not filming his next Hollywood blockbuster.But on Friday Gerard Butler showed off his caring side as he took part in a Street League charity football 5-a-side training session in South London.The 43-year-old found time to lend his support to the charity, which helps underprivileged youths by taking part in the kick around.Scroll down for video

Charity man: Gerard attended a Steet League charity football 5-a-side training session in South London on Friday

Getting into the spirit: Gerard seemed to really enjoyed having a kick around despite the damp and cold weather

For his film: Gerard joined in the visit Street League charity training session whilst in the UK for new film Playing For Keeps Dressed in the charity's tracksuit the actor looked a touch on the cold-side as he waited to start his game.

However once he slipped on his luminous green bib he really got into the spirit of the game and was seen running around the pitch.At one point it looked like the actor may have scored as he was seen pumping his fists.

Role play: In his new film Gerard plays a retired football coach who coaches his son's football team

The Scottish star seemed to get along with his team mates and was seen enjoying a laugh or two with them.

Gerard is currently in the UK to promote his new filming Playing For Keeps in which he stars as a retired football star.On Thursday evening the actor attended a special screening at the Apollo Piccadilly Circus.

Keeping warm: Gerard kept warm on the pitch by jumping up and down before he started his 5-a-side game

Happy: Those present to play alongside Gerard seemed delighted to have him with themDressed in a slim-fit grey suit with plum coloured tie, he looked every inch the Hollywood star.Following the screening, he was spotted leaving popular restaurant Lou Lou's in Mayfair on his own.In the film, which is directed by Gabriele Muccino, Gerard's character tries to rebuild his relationship with his son and ex-wife by coaching the boy's football team, although he proves irresistible to the other mums.

Playing the dad: Gerard plays a father in his new film which will be released on New Years Day

It also stars Jessica Biel, Uma Thurman and Catherine Zeta Jones.

At the beginning of the week Gerard returned from Olso where he was attending the Nobel Peace Prize concert.He traveled alongside his girlfriend, Romanian model, Madalina Gheneam who he was first pictured with in October.It's thought they have been dating for around seven months.

After party: Following the screening Gerard went to popular Mayfair eatery Lou Lou's

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